Melting in progress!
Tree branches
freed from the ruinous
burden of snow.
Squirrels scampering up
and down with abandon.
Demonstrating delight in 
having a foothold to climb.
Birdsong cheery
instead of forlorn.
Black patches of road
visible on a formerly
ice laden street.
Little things
looming large to
winter weary eyes.
Our frozen world
is shaking free.